First, Then is a short, calm poem about first-then routines, written for Autism Learning Guide to read aloud with your child.
Listen together Read aloud by Genevieve · 16 seconds
First we tidy, then we play,
That is how we do our day.
First the dinner, then the treat,
First our socks, then shoes on feet.
When I know what comes next,
I feel calm, I feel my best.
Talk about it together
What comes first, and what comes then?
Tip: read it again tomorrow. Children often enjoy saying the last word of each line once the poem feels familiar.
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